Lucknow Art Exhibitions
Awadhi Refinement & Visual Poetry
Rooted in the Nawabi traditions of Awadh and energized by the State Lalit Kala Akademi Uttar Pradesh, Sanatkada Arts Centre, and Kala Srot Gallery, Lucknow champions delicate crafts, terracotta, wash paintings, and socio-cultural realism.
Current & Upcoming Presentations
Direct from leading Lucknow galleries and museum spaces
Upcoming
36th State Art Exhibition (2026-27)
Artists: Selected Visual Artists from Uttar Pradesh
The apex state art competition and exhibition recognizing contemporary and traditional art created within Uttar Pradesh since October 2025. Ten outstanding artists will be awarded state prizes of Rs 25,000 across disciplines including painting, sculpture, wash painting, and printmaking.
Ongoing
Beyond the Frame: Contemporary Expressions
Artists: Regional Contemporary Painters and Sculptors
Stemming from Kala Srot autumn artist residency and workshop series, this exhibition features mixed-media canvases, drawings, and experimental sculptures. The showcase focuses on personal reflections of identity, nature, and modern urban reality by established and rising North Indian artists.
Ongoing
Raabta: Lucknow Calcutta Ka (Visual Art & Archival Exhibit)
Artists: Sanatkada Curatorial Collective, Traditional Crafts Artisans
Centered on the historical, culinary, and artisanal linkages between Awadh and Bengal following Nawab Wajid Ali Shah exile to Metiabruz, this exhibition combines visual documentation, textiles, and installation art. Sanatkada cultural gallery in Qaiserbagh sustains these narrative displays year-round alongside traditional Chikankari and craft revivals.